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To all Klipsch Heritage fans

Likely going to purchase Klipsch Forte IV. Would opt for Cornwall IV but space may or may not be a factor. If not, then it’s the Corns.

Two part question: if I have to opt for the Forte IV I’ll be happy. Question is: how many folks out there find placing these 1’ or less from the front wall satisfying? I’ve seen a ton of YouTube videos and most people claim they had to pull them out a good 3-4 ft out; however, the majority of those reviewers had bare wood floors, no wonder, the bass must have very boomy. I have thick carpet so I know it will tame it down significantly. I prefer to set them up along the long wall so I have little wiggle room to pull them out; on the other hand, placing them along the short wall will give me 3-4 ft of play from the rear wall.

Question two; The Cornwall IV. I can get these only if I opt for my system and tv along the short wall. What say anyone regarding Klipsch Cornwall vs Crites Speaker CS Style B Cornwalls? I’ve got no problem putting wood veneer on them myself. The Crites crossovers look impressive and higher end than Klipsch (sorry Klipsch, but it does). Thoughts welcome. Cheers and thanks. 

octobertime
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tcutter
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@octobertime 

 

I do not believe that carpeted floors behave any differently from bare floors when it come to bass. 

whiteknee
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I owned Klipsch Belles for over 40 years.  They're not made any more but they were the furniture grade version of the LaScala's back in the day, one step down from the Klipschorn.  I still own 2 sets of Heresy's.  I know from experience that Klipsch manufactures a very nice line of Heritage speakers.  But the Volti's are a step up in quality of components, cabinet structure, veneer workmanship and SQ.  I sold my Belle's 2 years ago and purchased the Volti Rivals.  They are unbelievable!

I think you can get close to Cornwall money with the Volti Razz.  As part of your due diligence you should give Greg Roberts a call and have a conversation with him about what you are looking for.  Just my 2cents.   And, I wouldn't put a lot of weight on measurements.....let your ears make the decision.

br3098
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Cornwall IVs can (and were made to) be placed smack against the wall. The ported Forte IVs need a little bit of room. Klipsch says 12" but I think 18" sounds better, at least in my room.

allenf1963
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I have Forte II's, and I prefer them to be around 15" to 18" from the wall.  They are in a room with wooden floors and area rugs.  Fantastic speakers that will rock and sing with tubes.

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ozzy62
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I owned Forte IIIs and they sounded best when about 10" from the wall behind them.

As for your other question, I have owned Cornwall IIs, Cornwall IVs and Crites Cornscalas. The CW IVs are the ones you want for sure. The CS was pretty good, but that birch plywood cabinet with the removable back wall would resonate at certain midbass frequencies. Once heard, you couldn't unhear it. Regarding the Crites xovers, they were another weak point of that speaker. I bought a set of ALK xovers and they were a huge improvement.

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